TALKING TINGLE

AN INTERVIEW WITH TINGLE COSPLAYER AND STREAMER MISS KYLIEE

What is it about Tingle that makes you want to cosplay as him?

Tingle isn’t your normal Zelda character. Both his outfit and personality are goofy and silly. He always makes people laugh and smile and that is what I like to do as well! Plus, the costume is really comfortable too.

What’s your first memory of Tingle?

It was in Majora’s Mask. When I first met Tingle I found him to be hilarious. I love when he tells Link a little about himself… that he is a 35 year old and his father always tells him to grow up. Funnily enough he reminds me a lot of myself… I am almost 33 years old, I love fairies, and sometimes I feel I don’t act my age!

Have you played any of his solo games?

I have briefly played Freshly-picked Tingle’s Rosy Rupeeland. It’s where I discovered who Pinkle and Barkle were. The games even give some more backstory to Tingle beyond just that of the Zelda games. I plan to return to them because they were a lot of fun. It would be great if Nintendo ported them to Switch at some point.

Why do you think Tingle is so divisive among gamers, and do you think he’ll ever return to the Zelda series?

In a world of Links, Zeldas, Ganons and so many more, Tingle is this goofy, silly character rather than an action-oriented one that may be saving (or destroying) the world. But honestly, that is what really makes me love him! I really hope he does return in Tears Of The Kingdom but I think it’s more likely we’ll see him in a new 2D top-down game instead.

How have fans reacted to your Tingle cosplay?

They absolutely loved it! My goal with the cosplay was to do something silly and goofy that fits with my brand and everyone adored it. It evolved from just a cosplay into stream alerts and emotes too! For me, Tingle has become synonymous with my stream. I even cosplayed as him at a nearby convention.